That’s what makes Dončić-for-Davis the most stunning trade in NBA history: Sheer surprise. No rumblings, no warnings, no whining by one, the other or both to play elsewhere. No imminent free agency, at least, and plenty of work still undone where each had been playing. Now, poof! Everything is different. Breathtaking.

The Lakers are sending Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round draft pick to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris in a three-team deal that also includes the Utah Jazz. Dallas officially announced the news on Sunday morning, following a report from ESPN's Shams Charania on Saturday night.